Systems, methods, and apparatuses for docker image downloading

Abstract

The disclosure provides methods, apparatuses, and systems for downloading Docker images using a P2P distribution system. In one embodiment, a method comprises receiving, by a supernode from a client device, a download request for a layer of a container image file, the supernode selected from a supernode list comprising a plurality of supernodes; generating, by the supernode, slice information of each slice of the layer; and transmitting, by the supernode, the slice information and at least one target node to the client device, the transmitting of the slice information and the target node causing the client device to initiate a download of slices from the supernode to the at least one target node. By means of embodiments of the disclosure, the efficiency and stability of Docker image downloading can be improved.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority of Chinese Application No. 201710475273.5, titled “SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DOCKER IMAGE DOWNLOADING AND PREHEATING,” filed on Jun. 21, 2017, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUNDTechnical Field

[0002] The disclosure relates to the field of Docker image technologies, and in particular, to systems, methods, and apparatuses for downloading Docker images, systems, methods, and apparatuses for downloading a Docker image ahead of schedule, and a peer-to-peer (P2P) distribution system.Description of the Related Art

[0003] Docker®, by Docker, Inc. of San Francisco, Calif., is an open-source application container engine that allows application developers to package applications and dependent packages into a portable container comprising one or more layers. Application developers then deploy the portable container to any machine (i.e., deploy the applications). ...

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